Man up! Quit crying! Don’t be such a sissy! These are the type of behaviours 72 percent of guys have been told make them a real man*. The pressures caused by these rigid notions of manhood result in fear, anger and frustration. Moreover, 59 percent of guys believe they should act strong even if they … Read more
Ball delivers lighter weight aerosol packaging for Unilever Ball Corporation and Unilever have partnered to bring a more sustainable aluminum aerosol can to the market. The new Rexona and Sure anti-perspirant cans employ Ball’s ReAl technology. The newly created metal alloy that utilizes recycled content exhibits increased strength and allows Ball to lightweight its impact … Read more
Prestige beauty company, Designer Parfums, announces a new fragrance partnership with world renowned actress, singer, entertainer and producer, Jennifer Lopez. Working alongside Dilesh Mehta, Chairman and CEO of Designer Parfums, they will create new brand innovation and strategy to drive global growth for Lopez’s fragrance franchise. In 2003, Jennifer launched her debut fragrance, Glow by … Read more
Colep, a globally active company in the consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing industries, strengthens its European liquids and creams business through investments in two new liquids plants in Poland and Germany, as well as the subsequent intention to sell off its current Zülpich site in Germany, to the Burnus Group. Colep will expand the … Read more
The COSSMA market survey "Process Technology, Laboratory Equipment & Packaging Machinery for the Personal Care & Home Care industry" will be published in May 2017. In order to ensure that your company is featured , just complete the form on the COSSMA website by March 31st at the very latest. It goes without saying that your Basic … Read more
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Schwan Cosmetics, globally active company in the development and manufacture of cosmetic pencils, brings on board the digital expert Bernd Preuschoff, as Vice President, Digital Transformation. "For Schwan Cosmetics, digitisation is a solid factor in our future strategy, as both cosmetics users and our employees evolve in today’s digital world," says Jörg Karas, CEO of … Read more
Ronastar Red Allure: The elegant, matte pigment innovation from Merck · New technology for an alluring and noble burgundy red with a velvety skin feel · Second Ronastar® product from the Smart Effects innovation program · Super stable, pure mineral pigment for vegan and gluten-free cosmetics with no genetically modified ingredients Darmstadt, Germany, December 5, … Read more
According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets* on the cosmetic pigments market the global market is projected to reach USD 11.57 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.2%, during the forecast period, 2016 to 2021. The high growth in the color cosmetics market is driving the global cosmetic pigments market and is resulting in … Read more
In the first six months of 2016, nature-inspired cosmetics have been in the lead in regard to growth. Natural and organic cosmetics are showing stable growth, but had to deal with 2 percentage points less turnover than nature-inspired cosmetics. Compared to the previous year, the market for organic cosmetics has grown in the first six … Read more
L’Oréal inaugurated today its new Research & Innovation Center to study African hair and skin specificities as well as the beauty routines and expectations of sub-Saharan consumers. The Research & Innovation Center in South Africa is the Group’s 7th R&I hub globally. It hosts product development, evaluation and advanced research teams and will employ scientists … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to purchase Dollar Shave Club. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Dollar Shave Club (DSC) has grown into a full male grooming business with its lifestyle brand empowering 3.2 million members. In 2015, DSC had turnover of US$152 million and is on track to exceed US$200 million in … Read more
L’Oréal has submitted a firm offer to Rivadis Group for the acquisition of the Société des Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and licence to use the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc brand. Based on this offer, the Rivadis Group has granted exclusive negotiation rights to L’Oréal. The Mont Blanc’s pure water is protected by a unique ecosystem. Naturally soothing and … Read more
Shiseido Group announced that Beauté Prestige International S.A. (BPI), which is in charge of the fragrance business of Shiseido Group EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), has signed an exclusive global license agreement with Dolce & Gabbana, the owner of the Italian luxury fashion brand, regarding the development, manufacturing and distribution of its fragrance, makeup … Read more
The U.S. home fragrances market registers the strongest growth since 2010, growing by over 3% in 2015. Accounting for over 50% of total market sales, the luxury segment registers an even stronger 5% increase, according to the just-published Home Fragrances: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities report by global market research and management consulting firm Kline. … Read more
Geotech International, the Dutch based global supplier of special effect pigments, has acquired Paillettes et Pigments (PEP), a French supplier of special effect pigments. The special effect pigments of PEP are widely adopted in the cosmetic, plastic and coating industry. Their pearlescent pigments and glitter are being used for over two decades in especially colour … Read more
Dow Corning has completed a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends. "Evolving global consumer preferences, specific customer requirements and differing regional expectations are driving innovation and global growth in beauty and … Read more
New product development is a challenge, particularly in the saturated personal care market. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist & senior Trend Watcher at Hint Creative Consultancy, appeals to look at the outside and to take the big picture into consideration when it comes to reboot new product development. In her latest video from Bologna she presents one … Read more
Dow Corning has completed a $6 million expansion at its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, MI. The investment is to provide growing beauty and personal care markets with a reliable supply of silicone elastomer blends. "Evolving global consumer preferences, specific customer requirements and differing regional expectations are driving innovation and global growth in beauty and … Read more
The Alkos Group, which shows 10% revenue increase and over €51m consolidated income in 2015, invests in a new Intercosmétiques factory in Angers to open in 2017. This factory is designed for formulation, production and packaging beauty skin-care and make-up products. Intercosmétiques is one of three units of the Alkos Group. In addition there is … Read more
